Be Perfect

I’m ready to move on from Matthew 5. I’m ready for something else. Matthew 5 had some very hard teachings. It’s not that difficult to memorize. It’s just impossible to live it all out. Here are some final thoughts. Jesus had a lot to say in this mini-sermon. The meek will inherit the earth. Those…

“…But I Tell You…”

I’ve heard that it was said, “God helps those who help themselves.”  In the past, people always said, “A woman’s place is in the home.”  My parents always told us, “There will be no swimming or bike riding on Sunday.”  I think the Bible tells us, “A penny saved is a penny earned.”  Matthew 5…

Diligite Invicem

This is Holy Week. It’s the week leading up to Easter, or Resurrection Sunday.  There are many opportunities to gather for worship this week. There is, of course, Easter Sunday, one of two days each year – Christmas being the other – when even the “unchurched” attend worship. Then, backing up, for some there is…

The Mind of Christ

The yellow school bus, with the varsity basketball team, pulled out of the parking lot at 5:30pm, right on time. All of my coaches and players were on board for an away game. Well, almost all of the players. One of the varsity players was missing. Dennis, a starter, had not called me or sent…